Cilantro-Lime Shrimp & Veggie-Pineapple Skewers
Juicy shrimp, fresh veggies, and sweet pineapple grilled to perfection with a zesty cilantro-lime marinade—perfect for summer BBQs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Grilling, Seafood
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Caribbean-Inspired, Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 small red onion, cut into chunks
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
Zest and juice of 2 limes
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Thread shrimp, peppers, onion, and pineapple alternately onto skewers.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and opaque and veggies are slightly charred.
Garnish with extra cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
Can also be cooked under the broiler if you don’t have a grill.
Serve with coconut rice or a light quinoa salad for a full meal.
